We were fortunate enough to spend a week in Wales with some of our dearest friends the Tuckwells. It was a wonderful week with many memories.
One of the highlights of the week would have to be the steam train ride to Aberystwyth. We started at a little place called Devil's Bridge (well that it is the English translation - see the sign below for the Welsh). We did this train ride four years back when we previously had visited Wales with the Tuckwells. Four years ago Mom (Erin) and Mum (Ruth) rode the train with three kids. This time we thought it was the Dads' turn - we tried not to mention that this would now be with six kids! The non-riding parent drove the car to the opposite train station to collect the crew since all the adults agreed that as fun as the ride was, one-hour one-way was enough.
Once in Aberystwyth, we walked to the sea where the kids had a good time building 'sand'wiches and pretending to operate a little shop with different sand items for sale. We finished the day at McDonalds which in the mind of the kids created just about a perfect day. And if the truth be known, I think all four adults agreed as well.
On the train with the conductor:
Here is the Welsh for any of you polyglots out there:
Kids ready to board:
The crew all ready to go:
Jack enjoying the ride:
Theo likewise enjoying the ride:
Addie the natural train rider leaning out to enjoy the view:
Just a happy smile we couldn't pass up:
Good friends just chillin':
Our godson Noah and Jack:
Making 'sand'whiches on the beach:
Happy kids with Happy Meals:
Finishing the day off in style:
